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The pool at Lido Beach is open again.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
Lido pool reopens following lightning strike

On July 18, lightning struck a panel at the pool at Lido Beach. After closing for repairs, the pool is now open to the public again.

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Paula Siegel points toward crevices that run between the river and her property line and indicate erosion from the Braden River. The there ground is giving way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Erosion may send homeowner to bank in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield Bluffs resident seeks help as Braden River's erosion creeps toward his property.

  • East County
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Mascot Jedi, owned by Bayside Pet Resort groomer Nick Scialdone, takes center stage for the groundbreaking ceremony. Behind him are Ron Sivitz, Lynne and Bob Huff, Jeff Charlotte and Vanessa Baugh.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
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Sue and Colin Shaw, with their dog, Mia, love their new condo and its views of Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront condos welcome first residents

Couple becomes first to move into new condos at Lakewood Main Street

  • East County
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Irrigation committee members hope residents will stop watering during rainy season, so they can water more during the dry season.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch HOA hopes to reign in unnecessary irrigation

Wasteful irrigation practices cost the CDD $57,000.

  • East County
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Troy Snyder’s enthusiasm for the project is more personal, having grown up in Manatee County and attended Manatee High School. “I’m excited to be back in Bradenton, where I was born and raised,” he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront subdivision in east Bradenton has 'pop'

Builder motors toward completion of foreclosed waterfront community.

  • East County
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Cyndi Seamon of Longboat Key Turtle Watch holds a sea turtle hatchling, working under a state permit held by Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 2, 2017
Longboaters work to improve community's understanding of sea turtle nesting rules

Volunteers, town officials and residents work together to enforce beach rules and further inform residents.

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Unicorp filed a new plan for the Colony property with the town in late July 2017.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 2, 2017
New plan for Colony property on Longboat Key meets resistance

Preserve Longboat members, Tencon residents take issue with the scaled-down plan.

  • Longboat Key
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.3.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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Some properties on Lido Key, including this parcel from Lido Harbour, have lost nearly all their beach front. A proposal to dredge sand from Big Pass has been challenged in court. Picture courtesy Lido Key Residents Association.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 1, 2017
Big Pass dredge hearing postponement presents project's latest obstacle

The legal challenge by Siesta Key groups will be delayed for several months, prolonging an already contentious and lengthy process

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Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Photo by Berkley Mason. Todd Richardson.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 31, 2017
New principal starts at Gullett Elementary

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A small family sits on the beach watching the waves brought on by Tropical Storm Emily.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 31, 2017
Visitors at Siesta Beach not concerned about weather

Despite waking up to Tropical Storm Emily, visitors to Siesta Key weren't going to let the inclimate weather keep them from heading to the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The interchange is the largest and first in Florida. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2017
Diverging diamond 'fully operational'

State officials say diverging diamond is fully open, but crews still have some work to do.

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The Sarasota Police Department will provide another update regarding the shooting Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2017
UPDATE: Woman dies following accidental shooting, police say

The Sarasota Police Department arrested Daniel Cortez-Reyez for manslaughter in conjunction with the accidental shooting death of his sister, Leticia Cortez.

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